Support us in our efforts to reunite Timor-Leste’s ’Stolen Children’ with their families, after decades of separation. Together, we can build awareness and support for these families, torn apart by conflict.

Currently in Indonesia, thousands of children from Timor-Leste (who are now adults) have not seen their families for about 40 years, due to the conflict in Timor-Leste from 1975-1999. Parents in Timor-Leste are still looking for their children in Indonesia. These children are often referred to as "Labarik Lakon," which means "Lost Child" in Tetun, Timor-Leste’s national language. Special efforts should be taken to help reunite them with their families in Timor-Leste

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Timor-Leste (CAVR) stated that Timorese children forcibly transferred to Indonesia numbered in the thousands, which “demonstrates the view that by taking control of Timor-Leste, Indonesia has unlimited power over children.